Kathmandu, Feb. 13 -- Two months after issuing a stern code of conduct for employees regarding their social media and mobile phone use, the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has directed its staff not to participate in any programme by non-government agencies without permission from their respective departments.

The restrictions are applicable to both the domestic and international programmes.

The decision to this effect was made, according to the ministry, after finding that a number of officials were participating in such events "using their personal access".

The officials, without consultation, were found speaking on behalf of their departments at these events, according to the ministry.

"Those making such remarks, whic...